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Victorian Walnut Button Back Dressing Table Chair
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Victorian Walnut Button Back Dressing Table Chair

19th century
Sold 12 June 2025 · Antique Furniture Direct
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Description

A stunning antique Victorian walnut balloon back dressing table chair or bedroom chair dating from circa 1870. Featuring an elegant high button back with carved cresting rail which joins the seat with scrolling carved panels. The serpentine shaped seat is generously sized with more carving to the apron and it stands on cabriole legs to the front and swept rear legs terminating in brass and ceramic casters. The walnut frame in good original condition with beautiful patina, shaped and crisply carved in the Rococo manner. This beautiful chair would grace any room.

Construction:

Walnut

Condition Report:

Solid frame, with good colour and patina with wear and marks commensurate with age. The upholstery is good, but the fabric is bleached/discoloured to the right hand side of the seat which would benefit recovering.

Dimensions:

Height: 94cm

Width: 62cm

Depth: 75cm

Height to Seat: 37cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Walnut Dressing Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100298
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Description
A stunning antique Victorian walnut balloon back dressing table chair or bedroom chair dating from circa 1870.
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Featuring an elegant high button back with carved cresting rail which joins the seat with scrolling carved panels.
Antique Furniture Direct

The serpentine shaped seat is generously sized with more carving to the apron and it stands on cabriole legs to the front and swept rear legs terminating in brass and ceramic casters. The walnut frame in good original condition with beautiful patina, shaped and crisply carved in the Rococo manner. This beautiful chair would grace any room.

fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors.
fig 1. Victorian Walnut Button Back Dressing Table Chair

Construction:

Walnut

Condition Report:

Solid frame, with good colour and patina with wear and marks commensurate with age. The upholstery is good, but the fabric is bleached/discoloured to the right hand side of the seat which would benefit recovering.

Dimensions:

Height: 94cm

Width: 62cm

Depth: 75cm

Height to Seat: 37cm

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this Victorian Walnut Dressing Chair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100298
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Archive I An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Walnut Button Back Dressing Table Chair

Archive II An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View IX
Archive X An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View X
Archive XI An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View XI
Archive XII An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors. View XIII
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An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors.
Victorian Walnut Button Back Dressing Table Chair
Ref: SA1100298
An antique Victorian walnut dressing chair featuring a circular button-tufted backrest upholstered in vibrant pink velvet, detailed wood carving, and cabriole legs with castors.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet
  • ColourPink
  • MotifsButton tufting, Scroll carving, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

Victorian furniture design, spanning from the mid to late 19th century, is characterised by a revival of historic styles including Rococo and Gothic revivals, featuring elaborate hand-carved ornamentation, curved wooden frames, and deep button-tufted upholstery.

These pieces typically utilized solid hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, constructed with traditional joinery like mortise and tenon. The upholstery incorporated hand-tied coil springs, horsehair stuffing, and heavy textiles secured with decorative brass tacks or gimp braid.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the wood grain, hand-cut joinery, signs of age such as oxidation on metal components, and traditional stuffing materials beneath the fabric. Hand-carved detailing rather than moulded resin is also indicative of period production.

An antique Victorian chair provides a focal point when contrasted against minimalist contemporary architecture or paired with neutral tones. It functions effectively as a standalone accent piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or living area.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood cracking and fabric fading. Regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment and professional cleaning for the upholstery ensure the longevity of the materials.
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